Lack of effective waste management system has become a serious concern for the State, Governor P. Sathasivam has said.
Addressing the 32nd Annual Conference of Indian Poultry Science Association and National Symposium on “Clean and Green Poultry Production” held at College of Avian Sciences and Management, Thiruvazhamkunnu, on Thursday, he said poultry scientists needed to address this issue in a practical manner.
“India ranks third in egg production and fourth in broiler production. It is the fastest-growing industry which can create umpteen job opportunities in the country. Poultry products are the cheapest animal protein sources to address protein malnutrition thus facilitating nutritional security in the country,” the Governor said.
The three-day national symposium is being organised by the Centre for Advanced Studies in Poultry Science and the Faculty of Poultry Science of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU).
The Governor released the compendium and book on the history of veterinary medicine, Saleehothreeyam, written by Vice Chancellor B. Ashok and 45 others.
The Governor gave away the national awards for outstanding poultry scientists, including A.K.K. Unni from Kerala.
In his keynote address R. Prabakaran, former Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, and President, Indian Poultry Science Association, noted that Indian poultry sector contributes 0.5 per cent to national GDP.
“Annual growth in this sector is 8 to 12 per cent. By 2020 Chicken consumption will overtake mutton, pork and beef consumption in India,” he said. He lauded the activities of the KVASU in establishing a separate faculty for poultry sciences.
“This is the only institution in India facilitating education, research and entrepreneurship in the poultry sector. Intensification of poultry production leads to generation of huge amount of wastes. We have to reduce their impact on environment by adapting cost-effective technologies for handling and utilising the waste,” Dr. Prabakaran added.
M.B. Rajesh, MP, presided over the function. N. Samsudheen, MLA, offered felicitations. During the introductory speech, Dr. Ashok explained the research priorities of the university in the poultry and entrepreneurship sectors in the State.
Around 250 delegates from across the State are participating in the symposium.
Source : The Hindu
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